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Estimating and Preconstruction Manager


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Preconstruction Leader / Estimating Manager

Houston TX On-Site

Relocation Assistance Provided!Ideal regions include but not limited to: Dallas Austin San Antonio Atlanta Nashville Raleigh-Durham Phoenix Charlotte Birmingham Tampa Orlando.

A well-established and growing electrical contractor is seeking a proven leader to join its Preconstruction team in a highly visible role supporting strategic growth across commercial and healthcare projects.

This position will partner closely with executive leadership and oversee a talented team of estimators responsible for some of the regions most complex projects. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who enjoys mentoring people improving processes and helping drive the overall success of the preconstruction function.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mentor and develop a team of estimators and preconstruction professionals
  • Review estimates proposals bid strategies and project risk assessments
  • Support workforce planning recruiting onboarding and employee development efforts within the department
  • Collaborate with operations project management and executive leadership teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Drive process improvements consistency and best practices across estimating and preconstruction activities
  • Participate in client meetings presentations and strategic planning discussions
  • Help position the organization for continued growth and operational excellence

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience within estimating preconstruction project management or operations
  • Commercial electrical construction experienceorsignificant experience supporting healthcare-related construction projects
  • Strong understanding of estimating principles bid strategy and project execution
  • Experience developing teams and building strong internal relationships
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with Accubid and Trimble products
  • Strong communication presentation and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

  • Hospitals healthcare facilities laboratories imaging floors bed towers or other complex occupied environments
  • Large-scale commercial construction projects
  • Process improvement SOP development and team-building initiatives

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

  • Established and respected organization with a strong backlog of work
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Significant influence on the future direction of the preconstruction department
  • Long-term growth potential within a stable and growing organization